EUConsult Information Service
2009 April
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Member Profiles
Maria Koumarianou, Mentoring SA
Position: Senior Consultant
Company: Mentoring SA
E-mail: info(at)mentoring.com.gr
Web: www.mentoring.com.gr
FACT FILE
- Date business started: 2003
- Main business areas: management consulting
- Number of consultancy staff: 17
- Countries of operation: 2
THE BUSINESS
What range of clients do you serve?
Public (i.e. government organizations, prefectures, regional authorities, local authorities, universities, hospitals, museums)
Private (i.e. SMEs – across industries such as telecommunications, commerce, and tourism)
How has your business evolved since it was started?
From a staff of 2 in 2003 it has reached a core staff of 17 with a network of 20+ freelance consultants.
Within 3 months of starting as a private business the company contracted 5 projects, establishing credibility and expertise of services, reaching 200 projects in 2009.
Starting from specific services, over the years the company has acquired expertise (due to its staff and external partners) a in a wide range of areas and thus has grown its services.
Where will your consultancy be in a few years time?
In a few years time the company is expected to have moved into additional industries and sectors; in addition, branch development in other European countries.
Which opportunities and threats do you see for your work in the sector and/or for the development of NPOs?
Opportunities for work- cross sector consulting opportunities, skills transfer. Threats for my work – economic crisis, decrease in funding.
EUCONSULT MEMBERSHIP
Why did you join EUConsult?
Networking, updated industry information, knowledge exchange for best practice, and participation in conferences and events.
Have you had the opportunity of cooperating with or recommending other EUConsult members?
Yes, during the last year I attended an EU Consult event where I had the opportunity to meet other members.
BACKGROUND INFO
Where and what did you study?
LA SAPIENZA, Rome Italy (Economics and Trade)
How did you first get involved in NPO consultancy?
As a result of my studies and early training I developed into roles that guided me into being involved in NPOs.
What interests you most about staying in the field?
Changing environments, projects, and clients; interesting material to work with; long term results with current projects.
What do you do to relax and forget your consultancy work?
Theatre, reading, travelling
